If the kids want him to do anything for them today, they have to put on his socks and shoes.
Otherwise, he claims, he won't leave the house.
How did this come to pass, you wonder?
"How many times have I put on your shoes and socks?"
"I mean ... you take them off and want them back on about six times a day. ... If you calculate those six times a day by seven years ... well, let's just say that's a lot of stinky feet."
"Oh ... and one more thing ... If it rains, you are going to have to carry me."